Early Blacksmith Shop

The early blacksmith shop of the late C. J. Loutenschlager at Stoutsville.

The building was replaced around 1917 by a brick building that still stands, with a small building at left that was a barber shop. Standing in picture with hands on hips is Mr. Loutenschlager. Others from left are Merl McCreery, Chris Loutenschlager, Jr., Otto Loutenschlager, and seated is Allen Stoneking, for many years an assistant in the shop.